Senior Designer

Sog Design; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SOG Design Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Designer (Architecture) to lead architectural design concepts, visualisations and documentation for international projects. The role blends design leadership, project delivery, and mentoring of junior team members while coordinating with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams.

This role does not substitute regulated architectural services; strong English communication and collaboration in a fast-paced regional studio are

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or related built-environment discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in architectural design or design coordination.
• Proficiency in Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Enscape or Lumion.
• Ability to develop design concepts from inception to detailed design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead architectural design concepts and visualisations.
• Prepare technical documentation and project coordination.
• Mentor junior team members and coordinate with clients and consultants.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on international projects.

Skills

Verbal and written English

International collaboration

Leadership potential

Education

Degree in Architecture or related

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Enscape

Lumion

3ds Max

Job description

Join Our Creative Team at SOG Design Malaysia!

SOG design is expanding into Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and we are seeking a Senior Designer (Architecture) to join our growing regional team.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced design professional who thrives in a collaborative, international environment and is eager to contribute to exciting projects across the region.

Role Summary

The Senior Designer (trained in the field of Architecture) plays a key role in developing and leading architectural design concepts, visualisations, technical documentation, and project coordination activities across a range of international projects. The position contributes to design leadership, project delivery, and mentoring of junior team members while collaborating closely with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams.

This role does not perform or represent regulated architectural services, nor act as an Architect or Qualified Person (QP) under applicable legislation.

Requirements

• Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or a related built-environment discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in architectural design, project delivery, or design coordination.
• Strong proficiency in relevant design software such as Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, Lumion, 3ds Max, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to develop design concepts from inception through detailed design stages.
• Strong design sensibility, technical knowledge, and attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience working on international projects is highly desirable.
• Malaysian Citizens and Permanent Residents are preferred.
• Strong organisational and time-management kills.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, design thinking, and technical capability.
• Ability to lead project packages and mentor junior team members.
• Strong organisational and time-management kills.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-paced design environment.
• Interest in sustainable design, hospitality, mixed-use developments, urbanism, and emerging digital design technologies.

Join SOG design and help shape inspiring places and meaningful experiences across Asia and beyond.